Nov 24 25 Things I Learned During My 25th Year

Last year was my golden birthday - 25 on the 25th. Leading up to it I was so stressed I was hitting the "mid-twenties" mark as I have always feared getting older. Total Peter Pan Syndrome. However, as I get older I am also discovering things about life and myself that I swear only comes with age and experience. Tomorrow I am turning 26 and while I am not loving the number 26, I am living my best life and have decided 30 is definitely the new 20 so I'm all good?! On top of that, it's not like I can change it!!

25

I decided to put together a fun list of 25 things I learned during my 25th year around the sun:

How you feel is much more important than your age

If you believe in something - take a risk for it and fight for it

How to properly put on makeup (for the most part)

Never ever question your worth

Quitting my job was the best decision I've made for myself

Diving into the unknown means you have no choice but to find your way

Get used to being uncomfortable

Putting myself out there and being open to meet new people can bring beautiful relationships and opportunities

Matcha lattes give me life

Living more relaxed when it comes to eating healthy and my workouts takes away a ton of self-pressure

I am in love with SoulCycle

It is important to take time to catch up with friends and check in with them, even if you don't have a ton of time to see each other

I have the best family, boyfriend and friends who support me through all my life changes

If you believe in something, speak it and share it

Self-tanner is flat out necessary

Stop giving a f**k what everyone thinks and DO YOU!

That I am resilient. I have been tested and realized that I do not give up when things get hard. I am motivated by wanting to push through it

The power of NO. Saying no to many things this year felt so damn good

I can eat Five Guys and Chick Fil A, feel zero guilt and still be a considered fit

To be conscious with my plastic use and recycling

Never Ever Settle

You can never have too many sneakers

The future is Female - I always want to empower other women because it can only lead to bigger and better things

Nothing can hold you back from chasing your dreams if you are determined enough

Failure is inevitable but it is how you respond to that failure that matters

Here is to 26 and all the things that are to come and that I will learn and experience!